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PCTEL INC (PCTI) Stock Fundamental Analysis

USA - Nasdaq - NASDAQ:PCTI - US69325Q1058 - Common Stock

6.99 USD
-0.01 (-0.14%)
Last: 12/15/2023, 8:09:10 PM
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After Hours: 12/15/2023, 8:09:10 PM
Fundamental Rating

5

PCTI gets a fundamental rating of 5 out of 10. The analysis compared the fundamentals against 48 industry peers in the Communications Equipment industry. PCTI is in great health and has no worries on liquidiy or solvency at all, but the profibility rating is only average. PCTI has a valuation in line with the averages, but on the other hand it scores bad on growth.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

PCTI had positive earnings in the past year.
PCTI had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
PCTI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFPCTI Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 10M -10M

1.2 Ratios

PCTI has a better Return On Assets (5.13%) than 76.27% of its industry peers.
PCTI's Return On Equity of 6.31% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PCTI outperforms 71.19% of its industry peers.
PCTI's Return On Invested Capital of 4.25% is fine compared to the rest of the industry. PCTI outperforms 62.71% of its industry peers.
The Average Return On Invested Capital over the past 3 years for PCTI is significantly below the industry average of 12.15%.
The 3 year average ROIC (2.82%) for PCTI is below the current ROIC(4.25%), indicating increased profibility in the last year.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.13%
ROE 6.31%
ROIC 4.25%
ROA(3y)2.45%
ROA(5y)-0.83%
ROE(3y)3.09%
ROE(5y)-0.82%
ROIC(3y)2.82%
ROIC(5y)N/A
PCTI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICPCTI Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 5 -5 -10 -15 -20

1.3 Margins

The Profit Margin of PCTI (4.90%) is better than 66.10% of its industry peers.
PCTI's Profit Margin has declined in the last couple of years.
PCTI has a Operating Margin of 4.37%. This is comparable to the rest of the industry: PCTI outperforms 59.32% of its industry peers.
PCTI's Operating Margin has improved in the last couple of years.
The Gross Margin of PCTI (48.68%) is better than 71.19% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of PCTI has grown nicely.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 4.37%
PM (TTM) 4.9%
GM 48.68%
OM growth 3Y-2.07%
OM growth 5Y17.43%
PM growth 3Y-11.4%
PM growth 5Y-6.84%
GM growth 3Y0.12%
GM growth 5Y1.61%
PCTI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsPCTI Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 20 -20 40

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), PCTI is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, PCTI has more shares outstanding
Compared to 1 year ago, PCTI has an improved debt to assets ratio.
PCTI Yearly Shares OutstandingPCTI Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 5M 10M 15M
PCTI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsPCTI Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.2 Solvency

An Altman-Z score of 6.12 indicates that PCTI is not in any danger for bankruptcy at the moment.
Looking at the Altman-Z score, with a value of 6.12, PCTI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 91.53% of the companies in the same industry.
The Debt to FCF ratio of PCTI is 0.02, which is an excellent value as it means it would take PCTI, only 0.02 years of fcf income to pay off all of its debts.
Looking at the Debt to FCF ratio, with a value of 0.02, PCTI belongs to the top of the industry, outperforming 88.14% of the companies in the same industry.
PCTI has a Debt/Equity ratio of 0.00. This is a healthy value indicating a solid balance between debt and equity.
PCTI has a better Debt to Equity ratio (0.00) than 74.58% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.02
Altman-Z 6.12
ROIC/WACC0.5
WACC8.53%
PCTI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFPCTI Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 20M 40M 60M 80M

2.3 Liquidity

PCTI has a Current Ratio of 5.19. This indicates that PCTI is financially healthy and has no problem in meeting its short term obligations.
PCTI has a better Current ratio (5.19) than 89.83% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 3.85 indicates that PCTI has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
With an excellent Quick ratio value of 3.85, PCTI belongs to the best of the industry, outperforming 88.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 5.19
Quick Ratio 3.85
PCTI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesPCTI Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 20M 40M 60M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for PCTI have decreased by -7.89% in the last year.
The Earnings Per Share has been growing by 10.07% on average over the past years. This is quite good.
The Revenue for PCTI has decreased by -12.72% in the past year. This is quite bad
The Revenue has been growing slightly by 1.69% on average over the past years.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-3.68%
EPS 5Y10.07%
EPS Q2Q%-100%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.72%
Revenue growth 3Y3.14%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-33.09%

3.2 Future

PCTI is expected to show a decrease in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will decrease by -7.80% yearly.
The Revenue is expected to decrease by -3.06% on average over the next years.
EPS Next Y-29.57%
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-14.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the EPS growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is decreasing.
PCTI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesPCTI Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M
PCTI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesPCTI Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 0.1 0.2 0.3 0.4

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

PCTI is valuated rather expensively with a Price/Earnings ratio of 19.97.
61.02% of the companies in the same industry are more expensive than PCTI, based on the Price/Earnings ratio.
PCTI's Price/Earnings ratio indicates a valuation a bit cheaper than the S&P500 average which is at 27.19.
Based on the Price/Forward Earnings ratio of 19.58, the valuation of PCTI can be described as rather expensive.
The rest of the industry has a similar Price/Forward Earnings ratio as PCTI.
PCTI is valuated at similar levels of the S&P average when we compare the Price/Forward Earnings ratio to 23.88, which is the current average of the S&P500 Index.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.97
Fwd PE 19.58
PCTI Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsPCTI Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 10 20 30

4.2 Price Multiples

Compared to the rest of the industry, the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio of PCTI indicates a somewhat cheap valuation: PCTI is cheaper than 74.58% of the companies listed in the same industry.
PCTI's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is rather cheap when compared to the industry. PCTI is cheaper than 83.05% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 14.1
EV/EBITDA 11.41
PCTI Per share dataPCTI EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 1 2 3 4

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A cheap valuation may be justified as PCTI's earnings are expected to decrease with -7.80% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.98
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

PCTI has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 3.15%.
PCTI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the industry average which is at 0.78. PCTI pays more dividend than 89.83% of the companies in the same industry.
PCTI's Dividend Yield is rather good when compared to the S&P500 average which is at 1.94.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.15%

5.2 History

The dividend of PCTI has a limited annual growth rate of 0.90%.
PCTI has paid a dividend for at least 10 years, which is a reliable track record.
PCTI has not decreased its dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record of non decreasing dividend.
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.9%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
PCTI Yearly Dividends per sharePCTI Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 0.05 0.1 0.15 0.2

5.3 Sustainability

97.89% of the earnings are spent on dividend by PCTI. This is not a sustainable payout ratio.
The Dividend Rate of PCTI has been growing, while earnings will be declining. This means the dividend growth is most likely not sustainable.
DP97.89%
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
PCTI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendPCTI Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 0 5M -5M -10M -15M
PCTI Dividend Payout.PCTI Dividend Payout, showing the Payout Ratio.PCTI Dividend Payout.PayoutRetained Earnings

PCTEL INC

NASDAQ:PCTI (12/15/2023, 8:09:10 PM)

After market: 6.99 0 (0%)

6.99

-0.01 (-0.14%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS IndustryGroupTechnology Hardware & Equipment
GICS IndustryCommunications Equipment
Earnings (Last)11-08 2023-11-08/amc
Earnings (Next)03-05 2024-03-05/amc
Inst Owners0.34%
Inst Owner Change0%
Ins Owners5.47%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap135.26M
Revenue(TTM)86.86M
Net Income(TTM)4.26M
Analysts43.33
Price Target7.14 (2.15%)
Short Float %N/A
Short RatioN/A
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 3.15%
Yearly Dividend0.22
Dividend Growth(5Y)0.9%
DP97.89%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years11
Ex-DateN/A
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)14.38%
Min EPS beat(2)-100%
Max EPS beat(2)128.76%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)40.52%
Min EPS beat(4)-100%
Max EPS beat(4)135.29%
EPS beat(8)6
Avg EPS beat(8)75.74%
EPS beat(12)9
Avg EPS beat(12)66.61%
EPS beat(16)11
Avg EPS beat(16)55.36%
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-9.21%
Min Revenue beat(2)-16.83%
Max Revenue beat(2)-1.58%
Revenue beat(4)1
Avg Revenue beat(4)-5.15%
Min Revenue beat(4)-16.83%
Max Revenue beat(4)0.09%
Revenue beat(8)3
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.58%
Revenue beat(12)4
Avg Revenue beat(12)-1.44%
Revenue beat(16)4
Avg Revenue beat(16)-2.24%
PT rev (1m)0%
PT rev (3m)-22.22%
EPS NQ rev (1m)0%
EPS NQ rev (3m)0%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)99900%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.06%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE 19.97
Fwd PE 19.58
P/S 1.56
P/FCF 14.1
P/OCF 12.19
P/B 2.01
P/tB 2.22
EV/EBITDA 11.41
EPS(TTM)0.35
EY5.01%
EPS(NY)0.36
Fwd EY5.11%
FCF(TTM)0.5
FCFY7.09%
OCF(TTM)0.57
OCFY8.21%
SpS4.49
BVpS3.48
TBVpS3.14
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)1.98
Graham NumberN/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA 5.13%
ROE 6.31%
ROCE 5.37%
ROIC 4.25%
ROICexc 8.05%
ROICexgc 9.78%
OM 4.37%
PM (TTM) 4.9%
GM 48.68%
FCFM 11.04%
ROA(3y)2.45%
ROA(5y)-0.83%
ROE(3y)3.09%
ROE(5y)-0.82%
ROIC(3y)2.82%
ROIC(5y)N/A
ROICexc(3y)5.1%
ROICexc(5y)N/A
ROICexgc(3y)5.89%
ROICexgc(5y)N/A
ROCE(3y)3.57%
ROCE(5y)N/A
ROICexgc growth 3Y-1.03%
ROICexgc growth 5Y22.36%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.65%
ROICexc growth 5Y21.11%
OM growth 3Y-2.07%
OM growth 5Y17.43%
PM growth 3Y-11.4%
PM growth 5Y-6.84%
GM growth 3Y0.12%
GM growth 5Y1.61%
F-Score6
Asset Turnover1.05
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 0
Debt/FCF 0.02
Debt/EBITDA 0.02
Cap/Depr 59.68%
Cap/Sales 1.74%
Interest Coverage 250
Cash Conversion 175.36%
Profit Quality 225.12%
Current Ratio 5.19
Quick Ratio 3.85
Altman-Z 6.12
F-Score6
WACC8.53%
ROIC/WACC0.5
Cap/Depr(3y)75.25%
Cap/Depr(5y)71.31%
Cap/Sales(3y)2.92%
Cap/Sales(5y)2.91%
Profit Quality(3y)686.53%
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-7.89%
EPS 3Y-3.68%
EPS 5Y10.07%
EPS Q2Q%-100%
EPS Next Y-29.57%
EPS Next 2Y-7.8%
EPS Next 3YN/A
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-12.72%
Revenue growth 3Y3.14%
Revenue growth 5Y1.69%
Sales Q2Q%-33.09%
Revenue Next Year-14.62%
Revenue Next 2Y-3.06%
Revenue Next 3YN/A
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y44.49%
EBIT growth 3Y1%
EBIT growth 5Y19.42%
EBIT Next Year-3.23%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y48.91%
FCF growth 3Y-27.21%
FCF growth 5Y-11.92%
OCF growth 1Y21.05%
OCF growth 3Y-27.57%
OCF growth 5Y-14.29%

PCTEL INC / PCTI FAQ

Can you provide the ChartMill fundamental rating for PCTEL INC?

ChartMill assigns a fundamental rating of 5 / 10 to PCTI.


What is the valuation status for PCTI stock?

ChartMill assigns a valuation rating of 4 / 10 to PCTEL INC (PCTI). This can be considered as Fairly Valued.


How profitable is PCTEL INC (PCTI) stock?

PCTEL INC (PCTI) has a profitability rating of 6 / 10.


What is the expected EPS growth for PCTEL INC (PCTI) stock?

The Earnings per Share (EPS) of PCTEL INC (PCTI) is expected to decline by -29.57% in the next year.


How sustainable is the dividend of PCTEL INC (PCTI) stock?

The dividend rating of PCTEL INC (PCTI) is 5 / 10 and the dividend payout ratio is 97.89%.